The Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC (NCCABC) received notice from VCH that their contract to provide addiction and substance use counselling and services to Indigenous people was not renewed.
Read MoreNative Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC Concerned For Fate of Indigenous Clients After Funding Not Renewed
New Indigenous Mental Wellness and Substance Use Counselling Agency to offer a bold approach to Healing for Vancouver
Newly formed Metro Vancouver Indigenous Services Society is addressing root causes of substance misuse and mental wellness challenges for Indigenous people.
Read More3 cancers on the rise and what you should know to protect yourself
While the news on the cancer front is generally encouraging, thyroid, colorectal, and uterine cancer are on the rise. With quotes from Dr. Sam Wiseman from Providence Health.
Read MoreOne week left to file income tax
The article lists places where volunteers can help you file your taxes and mentions VCH.
Read MoreLieutenant-governor recognizes two local scouts’ hard work
(Then) lieutenant-governor Judith Guichon awarded two local scouts for their community work including organizing all the youth sections of 4th Squamish Scouts to garden at the seniors home Hilltop House.
Read MoreDesigns revealed for new Cambie tower with tiered terraces
The designs for one of the phases of the Pearson Dogwood redevelopment on Cambie Street have been revealed by developer Onni Group and architectural firm IBI Group.
Read MoreEast Van residents’ group flyers neighbours out of concern over proposed detox facility in their neighbourhood
A residents’ group in the Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood is raising opposition to a proposal for a 60,000-square-foot treatment, recovery and mixed-use housing development on Clark Drive. The proposal is a partnership between VCH, the City of Vancouver and B.C. Housing.
Read More27-storey tower with cascading terraces proposed for new Pearson Dogwood phase
The design of one of the tallest phases of the massive Pearson Dogwood redevelopment in South Vancouver has been revealed. The development will have a health-related facilities operated by VCH.
Read MoreNeighbours express worries as Vancouver unveils plans for large detox centre
People living near Clark Drive and East 1st Avenue in Vancouver are being invited Monday night to look at plans for a new detox centre in their neighbourhood. The project is a joint venture between the City of Vancouver, VCH, and BC Housing.
Read MoreFundraiser for family of woman who died giving birth
After Victor Yu’s wife died giving birth at Richmond Hospital, the Chinese community has rallied to raise almost $80,000 for the grieving family.
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